Weekly Update 1/2-Apr-2026
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April 3, 2026
Weekly Update 1/2-April-2026
Easter Bridge: Bridge as usual over the Easter Break including the Monday night session are open to all players.
The Friday Rubber Bridge session
for the 3rd April is postponed due to Easter.
NZ Youth On-line Bridge fundraiser:
Friday 3 April at 10am
See foyer noticeboard for further details or go to NZ Bridge tournament page.
Senior Junior Teams:
Date: Saturday 11 April
In this tournament a Senior/Senior Reserve pair team up with an Intermediate/Junior pair. Seniors play seniors and juniors play juniors.
Anniversary Pairs:
Date: Saturday 25 April
This is a handicapped tournament.
Both of the above two tournaments are for Club members only. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. The flyers for these events are also displayed on the Home page of this website.
Tournament Results:
South Canterbury Congress:
Open Teams
3rd – Timothy Schumacher / Leon Meier / Michael Ware / Lysandra Zheng
Intermediate Teams
2nd – Emma Fitzgerlad / Finley Duncan / Marie Butterfield / Lynda Roache
3rd – Ian Beattie / Rex Green / Ian Doel / Colin Clemens
Open Pairs
1st – Jane Lennon / David Taylor
3rd – Leon Meier / Lysandra Zheng
Intermediate Pairs
1st – Leo Hammond / Kat Holmes
3rd – Ian Beattie / Rex Green
Junior Pairs
1st – Hue Tran / Lia de Vocht
NZB LESSONS ONLINE START IN 10 DAYS
Improve your bridge from home! Expert players will share winning tips and techniques, followed by a live RealBridge session, where attendees can practice what they learn!
APRIL:
Competitive Bidding Tips for Intermediate players
MAY:
Playing the Hand for newer players
Attend Sunday 4-6pm or Tuesday 7-9pm or both for just $8!
Registering is easy:
- · Go to nzbridge.helloclub.com
- · Put money in your account
- · In Calendar, click on the lessons you want to attend
- · You will receive a RealBridge link before each lesson, and follow-up emails afterwards!
Check the noticeboard for dates and topics
To read:
NZB ONLINE LESSONS APRIL and MAY. Great value as it's only $8 to attend Sunday, Tuesday or both
April lessons on Competitive Bidding are suitable for Intermediate players
May lessons on Card Play are suitable for newer learners
It's very easy to register on nzbridgehelloclub - check the noticeboard for details
Garden Working Bee:
Sunday 12 April at 9.30am until midday.
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Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.
Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.
